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Category: Italy

Defending - Football's forgotten art

Defending – Football’s forgotten art

April 23, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter discusses the history of Italian inspired defensive tactics and how they could still be used for domination in the modern era.

An ode to Mr. Roma - Daniele De Rossi

An ode to Mr. Roma – Daniele De Rossi

April 16, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Alif Chandra discusses Daniele De Rossi who has assumed the role of talisman at AS Roma following the retirement of club legend Francesco Totti.

Di Francesco's Roma not just making up the numbers ahead of Barcelona clash

Di Francesco’s Roma not just making up the numbers ahead of Barcelona clash

April 4, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little discusses Roma’s Champions League hopes ahead of their quarter-final fixture against the more fancied Barcelona.

Zidane must be cautious of Allegri's Juventus as he eyes a third consecutive Champions League title

Zidane must be cautious of Allegri’s Juventus as he eyes a third consecutive Champions League title

April 3, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter discusses the tactical battle that awaits Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane as the Champions League holders prepare to take on Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus.

Serie A's solidarity showcases football's purer side

Serie A’s solidarity showcases football’s purer side

March 14, 2018 by Alif Chandra

After an emotionally charged weekend for Italian football, Alif Chandra reflects on the solidarity shown across Serie A.

Tottenham have what it takes to see off Juventus at Wembley

Tottenham have what it takes to see off Juventus at Wembley

March 7, 2018 by Back Page Football

A good result in Turin has given Tottenham Hotspur every chance of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Juventus.

Praise of little consolation if Napoli fall short of silverware

Praise of little consolation if Napoli fall short of silverware

March 6, 2018 by Paul Little

Napoli have been garnering plaudits for their attacking play this season, but as Paul Little writes, it will count for nothing if silverware does not come with it.

Alessio Romagnoli's rapid ascendancy continues with Milan

Alessio Romagnoli’s rapid ascendancy continues with Milan

March 5, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Alif Chandra looks at AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli whose progress is great news for both club and country.

Milan's Gennaro Gattuso could be the next Conte

Milan’s Gennaro Gattuso could be the next Conte

February 13, 2018 by Alif Chandra

Milan are resurgent under head coach Gennaro Gattuso, whose managerial stylings suggest he could be following Antonio Conte to greatness, writes Alif Chandra

Goal getter Immobile thrives under Inzaghi as Lazio flourish in Serie A

Goal getter Immobile thrives under Inzaghi as Lazio flourish in Serie A

February 7, 2018 by Paul Little

Lazio currently sit third in Serie A, thanks in large part to the impact made by striker Ciro Immobile who has 20 goals to his name so far this season.

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